The most valuable features are central management and the many other features available.
Network Engineer at Manser Saxon Contracting Ltd
Beneficial central management and overall useful features
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are central management and the many other features available."
- "The roaming of Fortinet FortiWLM could improve when comparing it to other solutions. We are missing some of the functionality in the controller. Additionally, they should offer more logs instead of using FortiAnalyzer because all the users will not be using the same thing."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The roaming of Fortinet FortiWLM could improve when comparing it to other solutions. We are missing some of the functionality in the controller. Additionally, they should offer more logs instead of using FortiAnalyzer because all the users will not be using the same thing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiWLM for approximately two weeks.
How was the initial setup?
You need to understand the concept first before you can implement the solution. You need to be familiar with networking first to be able to install Fortinet FortiWLM.
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What other advice do I have?
I rate Fortinet FortiWLM an eight out of ten.
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Syssense at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Overall effective network management, highly reliable, but more feature needed
Pros and Cons
- "Fortinet FortiWLM is good for tracking assets, monitoring, and overall management."
- "In the next release, they could improve by adding a controller-less server, or architecture that is provided in other solutions, such as Aruba. This would be a great benefit for customers."
What is our primary use case?
My clients use Fortinet FortiWLM for wireless management in healthcare, hospitality, and office settings.
What is most valuable?
Fortinet FortiWLM is good for tracking assets, monitoring, and overall management.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, they could improve by adding a controller-less server, or architecture that is provided in other solutions, such as Aruba. This would be a great benefit for customers. Additionally, they could improve the feature sets to be more competitive.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and highly reliable. We do not have any complaints from customers.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have currently three clients using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
For critical infrastructure in healthcare and government, we find Aruba a better solution for their requirements.
How was the initial setup?
If we are redoing an installation of an existing network are some difficulties but a typical installation is not difficult.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a perpetual license required for this solution and the price could be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution.
I rate Fortinet FortiWLM a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Managing Director at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
High-performing solution that gets the job done
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the roaming profile, the mesh, and the performance."
- "Areas for improvement would be the compatibility with Apple products and cross-platform integration."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the roaming profile, the mesh, and the performance.
What needs improvement?
Areas for improvement would be the compatibility with Apple products and cross-platform integration. In the next release, I would like them to include accessibility authentication for user authentication.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for two and a half years.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented using an in-house team.
What other advice do I have?
Once you install this solution, it just runs properly and gets the job done. I would rate it as ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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